by Jeff Scott | Nov 19, 2008 | Opinion
In Hans Christian Andersen’s classic children’s story, The Emperor’s New Suit, a leader is surrounded by advisors and a kingdom full of people who refuse to tell him the naked truth. Motivated by their desire to appear urbane and sophisticated,...
by Robert Parham | Nov 19, 2008 | Opinion
The southern cradle of Baptist religious liberty voted last week against religious liberty for Muslims, and thereby, for the prevailing cultural establishment of Christianity. The Board of Supervisors for Henrico County in Virginia voted 3-2 against a request to...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 18, 2008 | Opinion
During my interview with Pat Terry, that appeared in the November issue of Baptists Today, the talented Nashville songwriter and Christian music pioneer said he was itching to get back on stage after a long absence. I suggested Macon, Ga., as a good place — and he...
by Rabbi Rami Shapiro | Nov 18, 2008 | Opinion
Jews have lived in India since the time of the Buddha, some 2,500 years ago. While this link does nothing to explain the popularity of Buddhism among Jews (the Buddha lived in northern India, the Jews, of course, preferred to live in the south), it does make it all...
by Sam Davidson | Nov 18, 2008 | Opinion
I often find the best networking happens at conferences, and not at local bars for young professional night. After all, everyone there (at the conference, that is) theoretically has similar interests, professions, or ”at the bare minimum ”swag. And so I found myself...
by Robert Parham | Nov 18, 2008 | Opinion
Aside from the humanists/atheists and Christian fundamentalists, about the only ones who benefit from the verbal brawls over the war on Christmas are the cable TV talk shows, which both feed on and feed off the extremists, relishing false choices, ranting guests and...
